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Turkey wing vs. Lamb shoulder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Turkey wing and Lamb shoulder

  • Turkey wing has more Vitamin B6, while Lamb shoulder has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Selenium, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Lamb shoulder's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 90% higher.
  • Lamb shoulder contains 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Turkey wing. Turkey wing contains 0.41mg of Vitamin B6, while Lamb shoulder contains 0.12mg.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Turkey wing is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Turkey, all classes, wing, meat and skin, raw and Lamb, domestic, shoulder, arm, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked, roasted.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Turkey wing
Turkey wing
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9
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains more Zinc +190.9%
Contains more Copper +46.8%
Contains more Manganese +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 259
Turkey wing
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 48% 15% 71% 22% 8% 43% 26% 3% 123%
Lamb shoulder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 77% 17% 79% 23% 9% 123% 38% 3% 139%
Contains less Sodium -15.4%
Contains more Calcium +28.6%
Contains more Iron +61.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.9%
Contains more Zinc +190.9%
Contains more Copper +46.8%
Contains more Manganese +23.5%
Contains more Selenium +13.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 23
Equal in Potassium - 259

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Turkey wing
Turkey wing
2
:
7
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +553.8%
Turkey wing
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 13% 26% 83% 34% 95% 6% 49% 0%
Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 23% 58% 125% 43% 28% 15% 319% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +241.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +80%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.2%
Contains more Folate +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +553.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey wing
Turkey wing
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3
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +64.3%
Contains more Other +35.1%
Turkey wing
20% 12% 66%
Protein: 20.22 g
Fats: 12.32 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.49 g
Other: 0.97 g
Lamb shoulder
23% 20% 56%
Protein: 22.53 g
Fats: 20.24 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 55.92 g
Other: 1.31 g
Contains more Water +18.9%
Contains more Protein +11.4%
Contains more Fats +64.3%
Contains more Other +35.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turkey wing
Turkey wing
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:
1
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67%
Turkey wing
30% 45% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.86 g
Lamb shoulder
47% 45% 9%
Saturated Fat: 8.74 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.3 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.61 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +67%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Turkey wing Lamb shoulder
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey wing Lamb shoulder Opinion
Protein 20.22g 22.53g Lamb shoulder
Fats 12.32g 20.24g Lamb shoulder
Calories 197kcal 279kcal Lamb shoulder
Calcium 14mg 18mg Lamb shoulder
Iron 1.26mg 2.03mg Lamb shoulder
Magnesium 21mg 23mg Lamb shoulder
Phosphorus 165mg 183mg Lamb shoulder
Potassium 240mg 259mg Lamb shoulder
Sodium 55mg 65mg Turkey wing
Zinc 1.54mg 4.48mg Lamb shoulder
Copper 0.077mg 0.113mg Lamb shoulder
Manganese 0.017mg 0.021mg Lamb shoulder
Selenium 22.4µg 25.4µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin A 11IU 0IU Turkey wing
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Turkey wing
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.09mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.25mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B3 4.425mg 6.66mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.71mg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B6 0.41mg 0.12mg Turkey wing
Folate 7µg 20µg Lamb shoulder
Vitamin B12 0.39µg 2.55µg Lamb shoulder
Tryptophan 0.217mg 0.263mg Lamb shoulder
Threonine 0.866mg 0.964mg Lamb shoulder
Isoleucine 0.975mg 1.087mg Lamb shoulder
Leucine 1.531mg 1.753mg Lamb shoulder
Lysine 1.773mg 1.99mg Lamb shoulder
Methionine 0.551mg 0.578mg Lamb shoulder
Phenylalanine 0.78mg 0.917mg Lamb shoulder
Valine 1.031mg 1.216mg Lamb shoulder
Histidine 0.585mg 0.714mg Lamb shoulder
Cholesterol 70mg 92mg Turkey wing
Saturated Fat 3.28g 8.74g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DHA 0.01g Turkey wing
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g Turkey wing
Monounsaturated Fat 4.97g 8.3g Lamb shoulder
Polyunsaturated fat 2.86g 1.61g Turkey wing

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey wing Lamb shoulder
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet Equal
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Turkey wing
51%
Lamb shoulder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Turkey wing
51%
Lamb shoulder

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Turkey wing
Turkey wing is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.46g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb shoulder
Lamb shoulder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (0)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Turkey wing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171495/nutrients
  2. Lamb shoulder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174329/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.